Saving Energy at Home

Tornia and Kezel Charles and their Mom, Wilma, are strong advocates of energy efficiency at their home in Concord, St. John.

After hearing an energy efficiency message from Grenlec about using electricity wisely, they decided to make some simple lifestyle changes that reduced their electricity bills noticeably within months.

“Everyone can do it, why would you want to waste energy,” says Tornia.

Here are some of the Charles family’s best practices for saving energy at home:

• Switch off and unplug appliances in every room when not in use—including TVs, water heaters, lights, fans, microwave, curling irons and blow dryers.

• In the laundry, just do full loads, you’ll save electricity and water.